Opportunity Information: Apply for INL 11 CA 0014 EUR 08092011
Apply for INL 11 CA 0014 EUR 08092011
- The International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affair in the law, justice and legal services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lebanon Corrections Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 9, 2011 and posted on Aug 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $800,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Lebanon Corrections Program is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) funding opportunity that supports practical work to improve prison conditions and expand access to justice in Lebanon, with a strong emphasis on reducing the number of people held in pre-trial detention. The program is designed for applicants that can combine on-the-ground assessment capacity with credible legal and criminal justice expertise, and it explicitly looks for approaches that are technically sound, context-aware, and tailored to the realities of Lebanon's legal framework and justice-sector constraints.
At its core, the grant seeks an in-depth assessment of current prison and criminal justice conditions, paired with targeted legal support aimed at tackling the pre-trial detention backlog. INL is looking for a clear picture of how cases move through the Lebanese criminal justice system, from arrest and detention through charging, hearings, sentencing, and final disposition. A key deliverable implied by the objectives is stronger data and analysis: the awardee is expected to improve statistical understanding of who is in Lebanon's prisons, why they are there, what stage their cases are in, how long they have been detained, and where delays and bottlenecks occur in the case flow process.
The opportunity lays out four main objectives. First, it aims to increase understanding of criminal case flow processing and the sentencing framework in Lebanon, and to build reliable statistical knowledge about the prison population and the steps cases take from arrest through disposition. Second, it seeks to identify the underlying causes behind Lebanon's high rate of pre-trial detainees, which can involve procedural delays, limited court capacity, investigative timelines, lack of legal representation, administrative inefficiencies, or systemic barriers that keep detainees from having timely hearings. Third, it calls for establishing a mechanism that helps evaluate and process criminal cases more quickly and consistently, with the practical goal of reducing the backlog of pre-trial and arbitrary detention. In other words, INL is not only interested in diagnosis; it also wants an operational solution or structured process that helps move cases forward in a timely way. Fourth, the program includes an access-to-justice component focused on vulnerable populations through a legal aid pilot project, signaling that the awardee should test or demonstrate a workable model for providing legal support to people who are least able to navigate the system on their own.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the funding agency expects active involvement and coordination during implementation rather than a hands-off grant. INL anticipates making one award. Funding is substantial, with an estimated total of $800,000, an award ceiling of $800,000, and an award floor of $500,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), private institutions of higher education, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating INL is open to both academic and nonprofit implementers as long as they can show strong technical qualifications and country-specific capability.
The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2011, with an application deadline of August 18, 2011, and it was later archived on September 17, 2011. The funding opportunity number is INL 11 CA 0014 EUR 08092011. For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst, at (202) 776-8774.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Lebanon Corrections Program (INL)
What is the Lebanon Corrections Program?
The Lebanon Corrections Program is a U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) funding opportunity that supports practical work to improve prison conditions and expand access to justice in Lebanon, with a strong emphasis on reducing the number of people held in pre-trial detention.
What is the main focus of this funding opportunity?
The core focus is reducing pre-trial detention in Lebanon by pairing (1) an in-depth assessment of prison and criminal justice conditions with (2) targeted legal support that addresses the pre-trial detention backlog. The opportunity emphasizes technically sound, context-aware approaches that are tailored to Lebanon's legal framework and justice-sector constraints.
Which U.S. government agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates that INL expects active involvement and coordination during implementation rather than a fully hands-off grant structure.
How many awards does INL expect to make?
INL anticipates making one award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $800,000. The award ceiling is $800,000 and the award floor is $500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
What kind of applicant is INL looking for?
The opportunity is designed for applicants that can combine on-the-ground assessment capacity with credible legal and criminal justice expertise. INL explicitly looks for approaches that are technically sound, context-aware, and tailored to the realities of Lebanon's legal framework and justice-sector constraints.
What are the main objectives of the program?
The opportunity outlines four main objectives:
- Increase understanding of criminal case flow processing and the sentencing framework in Lebanon, and build reliable statistical knowledge about the prison population and the steps cases take from arrest through disposition.
- Identify underlying causes behind Lebanon's high rate of pre-trial detainees (such as procedural delays, limited court capacity, investigative timelines, lack of legal representation, administrative inefficiencies, or other systemic barriers).
- Establish a mechanism to evaluate and process criminal cases more quickly and consistently, with the goal of reducing the backlog of pre-trial and arbitrary detention.
- Implement an access-to-justice component through a legal aid pilot project focused on vulnerable populations.
What does "case flow" mean in the context of this program?
In this opportunity, "case flow" refers to how cases move through the Lebanese criminal justice system, starting from arrest and detention and continuing through charging, hearings, sentencing, and final disposition. The program seeks a clear picture of where delays and bottlenecks occur in this process.
What kinds of assessment work does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes an in-depth assessment of current prison and criminal justice conditions, including how cases move through the system and why delays occur. A strong theme is building better data and analysis to understand who is in prison, why they are detained, what stage their cases are in, how long they have been detained, and where the system slows down.
Is this grant only about diagnosing problems, or does it require implementing solutions too?
It is not limited to diagnosis. In addition to assessment and analysis, the opportunity calls for establishing a mechanism that helps evaluate and process criminal cases more quickly and consistently, with the practical goal of reducing the backlog of pre-trial and arbitrary detention.
What does the opportunity say about data and statistics?
A key implied deliverable is stronger data and analysis. The awardee is expected to improve statistical understanding of the prison population and case progression, including why individuals are detained, what procedural stage their cases are in, how long they have been detained, and where bottlenecks occur.
What is meant by "pre-trial detention backlog"?
In this context, the pre-trial detention backlog refers to the high number of individuals held in detention before trial, often for extended periods, because cases are not moving through the criminal justice system in a timely way.
What factors does the opportunity associate with high pre-trial detention rates?
The opportunity notes that high pre-trial detention can be driven by factors such as procedural delays, limited court capacity, investigative timelines, lack of legal representation, administrative inefficiencies, and systemic barriers that prevent timely hearings.
What is the access-to-justice component of the program?
The program includes an access-to-justice component focused on vulnerable populations through a legal aid pilot project. This signals that the awardee should test or demonstrate a workable model for providing legal support to people least able to navigate the system on their own.
Does the opportunity specify what the legal aid pilot must look like?
It specifies that it is a pilot legal aid project focused on vulnerable populations and that it is part of the program's access-to-justice component. Beyond that, the details are not spelled out in the provided description.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In this opportunity, a cooperative agreement indicates INL expects active involvement and coordination during implementation. This is distinct from a more hands-off model where the funder has limited engagement after award.
Where will the program activities take place?
The program is focused on Lebanon, including Lebanon's prisons and criminal justice system.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is INL 11 CA 0014 EUR 08092011.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The opportunity was posted on August 9, 2011, and the application deadline was August 18, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was later archived on September 17, 2011.
Who was the point of contact listed for access issues?
For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Lourdes Stein, Program Analyst, at (202) 776-8774.
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